Forged In Fire

By: Nate Pharmer-Eden & Cole Farrell
  • Summary

  • Hosted by Nate Pharmer-Eden and Cole Farrell, Forged In Fire is where real entrepreneurship meets raw, unfiltered stories. This isn’t your typical business podcast—we skip the fluff and dive straight into the heat of what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business. From late-night doubts to game-changing wins, we explore the trials, setbacks, and breakthroughs that entrepreneurs experience at every stage of their journey.

    Whether you’re a seasoned business owner navigating new challenges or someone with a burning desire to launch your first venture, this podcast offers powerful insights and practical lessons for everyone. No sugarcoating—just honest conversations about what it takes to forge success through the fire.

    Get ready to be inspired, learn from real-world struggles, and gain the tools you need to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality. This is your front-row seat to the highs, lows, and everything in between. Are you ready to step into the fire? 🔥

    © 2025 Forged In Fire
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Episodes
  • Episode 29: From Teaching Elementary to Building a Real Estate Empire: One Woman's Journey
    May 5 2025

    Jonna Weber transforms from a reluctant investor who viewed real estate as risky to a community leader and team builder with a thriving portfolio spanning decades of experience. Her journey illustrates how consistent action over time, learning from others, and pushing through fear creates lasting success in real estate investing.

    • Sold an underperforming property losing $800 monthly during a market downswing to purchase two positive cash flow properties
    • Discovered the power of investor communities by attending the first-ever BiggerPockets conference
    • Created the Boise Real Estate Investor Network after recognizing Idaho's potential market growth
    • Weathered the 2008 recession by holding properties despite significant value drops
    • Managed challenging tenant situations including unauthorized pets and even a tenant suicide
    • Used traditional financing methods initially but now leverages creative financing including seller financing
    • Places high value on learning through community rather than expensive coaching programs
    • Implements simplification and focus on what works rather than constant pursuit of new ventures
    • Emphasizes that discomfort is essential to entrepreneurial success

    Head to BoiseREIN.com to learn more about the Boise Real Estate Investor Network or JonnaWeber.com for anything else real estate related.


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    37 mins
  • Episode 28: What Happens When You Sell Your Dream But Lose Your Purpose?
    Apr 28 2025

    Jerome Myers shares his journey from corporate America dropout to entrepreneurship expert, revealing how he helps founders find post-exit fulfillment rather than just maximizing valuations.

    • Built a $20 million division for a Fortune 550 company before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship
    • Created "the eight X's of a founder" framework to guide entrepreneurs through common pitfalls
    • Advocates finding mentors who've achieved your goals rather than learning through trial and error
    • Explains the "founder's exit paradox" where entrepreneurs feel lost after selling their businesses
    • Shares case study of helping a dentist sell most of her practices to achieve financial freedom while maintaining income
    • Measures success by time freedom (194 days off in 2024) rather than just financial metrics
    • Believes car culture creates opportunities to inspire others by making dreams tangible
    • Recommends "Sizing People Up" as essential reading for building trusted relationships
    • Emphasizes clarity and elimination of distractions as what separates top entrepreneurs
    • Daily habit of intense exercise builds resilience needed for entrepreneurship

    Your dream should be real. Most adults haven't heard that in a long time, so if you made it to this part of the interview, you've got to go out and do something about it.


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    35 mins
  • Episode 27: The Entrepreneur's Resilience Handbook
    Apr 21 2025

    Nate and Cole share personal stories of their most challenging real estate moments and how they transformed these potential disasters into opportunities that strengthened their businesses and mindsets.

    • Nate recounts managing a duplex that caught fire when a child found a lighter and toilet paper
    • The catastrophe led Nate to purchase the property, get his GC license, and transform it into a profitable investment
    • Cole details a $150,000 mistake on a 7-unit portfolio caused by misunderstanding commercial appraisal processes
    • Despite the refinance failure, the resulting high cash flow became the foundation supporting Cole's entire portfolio
    • Both hosts emphasize the importance of having experienced mentors to help catch potential mistakes
    • Real estate success requires resilience, adaptability, and viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
    • Learning to pivot when things go wrong is what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who give up

    Leave us a comment below with topics you want us to discuss in future episodes. We appreciate your feedback and want to hear from you!


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    27 mins

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